Ben Stokes’ future as England captain in doubt as ECB investigates nightclub ‘incident’ The pair are under investigation after a breach of team protocols The Independent UK · Jun 8
England provide update on Jofra Archer ahead of second Test selection dilemma Archer missed the first Test at Lord’s but could be fit as the series against New Zealand continues at the Oval The Independent UK · Jun 8
Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League. The Independent UK · Jun 8
MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’ England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Ollie Robinson roars back into England reckoning but trust is a fragile thing The man of the match will not be judged on his comeback at Lord’s but on his ability to bowl spells when batters are set The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Not ideal – Ben Stokes bemoans pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand England wrapped up a 115-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Rothesay Test. The Independent UK · Jun 7
England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test England beat New Zealand by 115 runs to get their Test summer off to an ideal start after a poor Ashes in Australia The Independent UK · Jun 7
England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test New Zealand resumed on 55-5 and added 83 before England’s attack got the job done with Gus Atkinson taking a five-fer to win by 115 runs The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
England lord it over NZ as 17 wickets tumble at Lord's Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue have left New Zealand tottering at 3-36 as England set the Black Caps a tough target of 254 to win at Lord's. AAP · Jun 5
England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win. The Independent UK · Jun 5
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England lose four quick wickets as New Zealand speed toward hasty conclusion A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two. The Independent UK · Jun 5
Success amid chaos is pure Bazball but it is not enough to inspire belief in McCullum While the England head coach had magic in his man-management, he might have run out of time with this team The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
Total chaos as England's Robinson takes 4-10 against NZ New Zealand lurched to 6-61 after sweeping out England for 140 on a chaotic opening day for batters in the first Test at Lord's. AAP · Jun 4
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first Test over after an absence of more than two years to reduce New Zealand to 61 for six after England were bowled out for 140
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ollie Robinson shines on England return during wicket-ladened first day at Lord’s The seamer raised the roof with a sensational triple-wicket maiden as New Zealand staggered to 61 for six in response to England’s 140 all out.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 How Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a wild day of 16 wickets England’s way
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ollie Robinson makes stunning return to England Test team to send Lord’s wild Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over on his return to the England Test team on Thursday. England had been put into bat by New Zealand after losing the toss at Lord’s , and they were bowled out for just 140. However, Robinson turned the game on its…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Why England are under pressure as New Zealand Test series gets underway IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand The debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to the enticing storylines
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but the weight of history makes the ground a true institution
AAP · Jun 3 CRIK:Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.
AAP · Jun 3 Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League